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Job
Support Technician 3D

Vacancy ID
11902
College/Service
Central Saint Martins
Location
CSM - King's Cross, London UK
Salary
£33,961 - £40,627 pro rata per annum
Contract
Fixed Term
Hours
35
Apply by
4 September 2025, 11:55 pm
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The opportunity
We currently have the opportunity for a Support Technician role within our 3D Make team on a fixed term contract (parental cover). As a Support Technician you will be working within our 3D Make workshops at our Kings Cross site, assisting students with their work and ensuring safe use of the facilities. You will not only bring key skills with you but will also have the opportunity to develop new skills and experience across a range of technical workshops. The post holder will work under the guidance of the Technical Coordinator and Specialist Technicians in providing technical support for taught programs and open access workshops.
You will play an integral part of the team, supporting the Specialist Technician in the day-to-day operation of resources and ensure the daily preparation of facilities and resources is in safe working order in accordance with Health and Safety standards.
3D Make is made up of two sets of wood and metal workshops on the ground and first floor as well as a supported open workbench space, general workshop, 3D Make Digital and the Digital Fabrication Bureau which support a wide range of practice, students and courses both at Undergraduate and Postgraduate.
We are keen to attract a diverse applicant pool, and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including those who may feel underrepresented in the workforce. We are aware that some underrepresented groups are typically less likely to apply unless they are confident that they meet all the criteria. With this in mind, we encourage you to reflect on your strengths and experience in the broadest sense, including transferable skills where appropriate. In all cases, we will select the best candidate for the role
If you wish to apply for this role, please submit a completed application form. As part of the application, you will need to answer some competency questions to demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the role. The closing date is 4 September 2025 at 23:55 BST
If you wish to visit us at Central Saint Martins (CSM) and ask any questions, we have arranged 2 tour dates – Friday 29th August 2025 at 6pm and Monday 1st September 2025 at 9am. If you wish to book a place on the tour or have any queries about the role please contact Adam Ladlow, Technical Resources Manager at: A.ladlow@csm.arts.ac.uk
If you have any queries about the process of applying for this role, please email the CSM Resourcing Team at: jobenquiries@csm.arts.ac.uk
Your profile
We are looking for makers, practitioners and those with craft skills. Including knowledge and experience of a range of workshop based activities including wood, metal, plastics and preferably some knowledge of digital fabrication; a person that can be flexible and communicative, working with a wide range of students, courses and staff; who has an understanding of Health and Safety practice in an educational environment.We are UAL
University of the Arts London (UAL) generates and inspires the creativity the world needs for a better future. Since 1842, our colleges have been defining creative education. With curiosity, imagination and intent we make work which creates lasting change for people and our planet. London is core to who we are, a place where we meet and share ideas with people from different backgrounds and cultures.
Our creative network influences learning, culture, industry and society on a global scale. Our academics and practitioners deliver creative education and inspire new ways of thinking through research and innovation. We work with students at every level from pre-degree and short courses to postgraduate and online learning, enabling them to build the careers they want. Together, we are a community of makers, thinkers, pioneers and storytellers redesigning the future.
As a University we are ranked second in the world for Art and Design. We are formed of 6 Colleges with unique histories and identities: Camberwell College of Arts, Central Saint Martins, Chelsea College of Arts, London College of Communication, London College of Fashion and Wimbledon College of Arts. UAL also has 4 Institutes, 5 Research Centres, 1 Pre-Degree School and 2 subsidiary companies delivering specialist activities.
Application process
We operate a fair and open anonymous selection process. Thus, you will need to create an account and submit an application through our job board. As part of this, you will need to provide a supporting statement/answer some competency questions to demonstrate your suitability. Our recruitment process involves: Application, Shortlisting, Interview and Assessment, Offer, Onboarding.
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